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Events in Bury st Edmunds From 20th April – 26th April 2026
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You can find events across Bury St Edmunds this week that bring music, comedy, craft, and conversation to spaces including historic sites like St Edmundsbury Cathedral and King John’s Park. Performances occur at locations such as The Apex and Theatre Royal, with stand-up shows held in intimate rooms during weekday evenings for local comedians to test new material.
Family-friendly options include workshops for children aged five to twelve at Badwell Ash Village Hall and sessions connecting generations through storytelling inspired by the town’s past. Talks on medieval brewing practices and sustainability in green spaces such as King John’s Park take place at venues including Bury St Edmunds Library, while networking events occur at Oakes Barn.
Food-focused gatherings happen weekly near the market square, especially midweek evenings, featuring heritage dinners with local ingredients. Conversations on forgotten figures from Bury’s 12th-century origins are linked to exhibitions in public libraries and churches with historical archives.
Check listings below for times and locations throughout the week, including events at King Edward VI School and The Pottery Shed during evening hours when footfall increases due to train arrivals.
Monday 20th April
Pasta Making Workshop at Rustico Italian Restaurant April 2026
Attend a hands-on pasta making workshop at Rustico Italian Restaurant in April 2026.
Tuesday 21st April
Home Education Group at Woodbridge
A home education group meets at Woodbridge Library for parents and children.
Stay & Play at Kesgrave
A family-friendly event at Kesgrave Library offering interactive activities and play for children.
Baby Bounce at Stoke Library
A weekly baby and toddler session with music, movement, and play at Stoke Library.
Digital Champions Drop-in at Halesworth
A digital literacy drop-in session hosted at Halesworth Library.
Tea & Chat at Beccles
A monthly tea and chat event hosted at Beccles Library for community members.
Barclays Drop-in Advice Session at Felixstowe
Residents can attend a free Barclays financial advice session at Bury St Edmunds Library.
Stay & Play at Bungay
A relaxed play session at Bungay Library for children and their adults to enjoy together.
Baby Bounce at Bury st Edmunds
A weekly baby and toddler session held at Bury St Edmunds Library for parents and caregivers.
Go Green: Netwalking- Water & Wellbeing
Community event at Edmunds Restaurant focuses on sustainability, wellness, and networking.
Sari Schorr
Singer Sari Schorr performs a live music concert at The Apex in Bury St Edmunds.
Wednesday 22nd April
Hal Cruttenden: Can Dish it Out But Can't Take it
Comedian Hal Cruttenden performs his latest stand-up show at The Apex following a successful run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Royally Funny Comedy Night
Comedian Barry Ferns performs a stand-up comedy show at Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds.
Hal Cruttenden
Comedian Hal Cruttenden performs his new stand-up show at The Apex in Bury St Edmunds.
Talk: The Amazing Life of S.b.j Skertchly - Mike Willet
A lecture by Mike Willet explores the life of S.B.J Skertchly at Bury St Edmunds Library.
Baroque Masters With Gabrieli Roar
A Baroque music performance featuring Gabrieli Roar at St Edmundsbury Cathedral celebrates masterworks from the era.
Thursday 23rd April
St George's Day Concert
A St George's Day concert held at St Mary's Church featuring traditional and patriotic music.
Experimental Art And Printmaking - Bury st Edmunds
An experimental art and printmaking workshop hosted at West Suffolk College.
Nida: Kathak Dance
NIDA presents a soulful Kathak dance performance featuring Indian music at Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds.
Neil Cowley Trio
The Neil Cowley Trio performs a live jazz set at The Apex in Bury St Edmunds.
The 39 Steps
A live stage production of The 39 Steps is presented at Whelnetham Community Centre.
Friday 24th April
Toddler Time!
A weekly session at The Pottery Shed designed for young children and their caregivers to play and create together.
Friday Evening Networking
Friendly networking event with icebreakers, guest speaker, and business spotlights at Oakes Barn.
Gaming For Parents & Grandparents - Haverhill Science Festival
A hands-on session introducing parents and grandparents to interactive gaming via FlockXR.com at the Haverhill Science Festival.
City And Guilds 2391-52 Combined Inspection And Testing
Qualified electricians attend a course on initial verification, inspection, testing, and certification of electrical systems.
Vasilis Xenopoulos, Chris Ingham Trio
The Vasilis Xenopoulos Chris Ingham Trio performs live jazz music at The Hunter Club in Bury St Edmunds.
Saturday 25th April
Mystic & Holistic Evening Event Elmswell
A holistic evening event with stalls, readers, and therapists at Blackbourne Community Centre.
Now! That’s What i Call…drag!
A glamorous drag-themed birthday show takes place at the Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds.
Grimethorpe Colliery Band
The Grimethorpe Colliery Band performs a live brass band concert at The Apex in Bury St Edmunds.